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P403 PAV

1997 Mitsubishi Carisma

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,404 mi
Last recorded91,404 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma95,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP403 PAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelCarisma
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 91,404 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 79,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 72,035 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 72,031 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 63,160 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Carisma?

Based on 391,885 MOT tests across 40,862 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
6,543
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
40,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,459
Brake pipe excessively corroded 26,417
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,791
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11,469
Stop lamp not working 10,388
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P403 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 95,508 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Carisma fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27,459 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P403 PAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Carisma typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mitsubishi Carisma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P403 PAV registered?

P403 PAV is a 1997 Mitsubishi Carisma, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P403 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P403 PAV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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